Dave Swanson is a writer and musician from Cleveland, Ohio. He has spent a lifetime obsessed with all things Rock & Roll. Dave has written for a variety of publications including Shindig!, Bucketful Of Brains, The Cleveland Scene and The Cleveland Plain Dealer. He hosts his own radio show, has promoted concerts and played in several bands including, but not limited to, Rainy Day Saints, New Salem Witch Hunters, The Cynics, Chamber Strings, Guided By Voices, Death Of Samantha, and Captain Groovy & His Bubblegum Army. Favorite bands-Cheap Trick, The Monkees, Sparks, Motorhead, Beach Boys, Rockpile, XTC,Van Der Graaf Generator, Sweet, Bob Dylan,etc. Favortie color- paisley. Sign-Scorpio. Favorite Movies-Love And Death, Don't Look Back & Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls. Political party-Mod & Rocker. Religion-Rock & Roll. His biggest regret is having no regrets. If not playing, writing, reading about, listening to, or discussing music, he is most likely dead.
Dave Swanson
Robert Plant On Led Zeppelin Reunion: ‘I’m Not Part of a Jukebox!’
Robert Plant once again explained his reasons for not wanting to reunite with the surviving members of Led Zeppelin.
Larry Ramos of the Association Dies at Age 72
Larry Ramos, guitarist and vocalist with the Association, has died at age 72.
The Babys To Release ‘I’ll Have Some Of That’
The Babys will release their first album since 1980 on June 24.
Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey, ‘Going Back Home’ – Album Review
We review the new album by Dr. Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson and Who singer Roger Daltrey.
Three More Classic Rolling Stones Titles To Be Re-Issued on Clear Vinyl
On May 6, ABKCO will release '12 x 5,' 'Get Yer Ya-Yas Out! The Rolling Stones in Concert' and 'Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)' on clear vinyl.
Queen’s ‘We Are the Champions’ Narrated in New Audi Commercial
The classic rock anthem is used in a new commercial for Audi.
Blondie To Release ‘Blondie 4(0) Ever’
Blondie will release a new album packaged with re-recorded versions of their biggest hits.
Uriah Heep Return With New Album, ‘Outsider’
Uriah Heep's 24th album, 'Outside,' will be released in June.
Peter Frampton Announces New Album, U.S. Tour
On June 24, Peter Frampton will issue his 15th studio album, 'Hummingbird In A Box.'
Ace Frehley’s Pre-Kiss Demos Unearthed
A demo acetate from the band Molimo -- featuring guitarist Ace Frehley, who would later join Kiss -- was recently discovered.